Ankokuji
📍 Ibaraki, Mito · 1184-1 Odashi-cho, Mito City, Ibaraki
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Ankokuji is a tranquil temple nestled in the land of Mito. It has long attracted faith for fulfilling people's peace of mind and wishes for the future, such as family safety, ancestral veneration, and prayers for passing exams. The grounds are filled with silence, allowing visitors to calm their minds. White foxes like myself often appear in this quiet sanctuary. This temple is an important existence as a spiritual haven for people and a place that nurtures hopes for the future. Its history is ancient, and it has received the prayers of many people.
Benefits
Family SafetyAncestral VenerationPrayer for Passing Exams